Someone commented that he is making a mistake committing to OSU and should commit to a school like Miami (FL).

Dunn disagrees, but is waiting until the NCAA makes a decision. Hears from coaches daily. He (Dunn) smiled and said he was committed to OSU. He is considering Michigan, PSU, and Miami (in addition to OSU).

I agree about not needing a "project 3 star recruit" however people care because

a) it seems like the coaches want a QB and we don't look good for higher rated guys like Kiel, Fuller hasn't scheduled a visit yet, and that leaves Mauk as potentially the only guy who has an offer and interest I believe

b) it's a random Wednesday with little news

c) Appleby camped at Michigan and was reported to want a Michigan offer, and most importantly

d) just the thought of the potential to steal another recruit from Danny Hope is absolutely too good to pass up based on the hilarity that would be sure to follow.

"For those unfamiliar with the term, a push notification in it’s most general term is the sending data from a server to a device (ex: phone or computer). For most it’s very similar to receiving a text message on a phone."

I love this commitment. Give Brown 30-40 pounds throughout his career and refine his technique and All-Conference honors are very feasible, maybe more. I am very high on Brown from what limited tape I have seen.

just you. I wasn't impressed with his highlight video. With the current roster situation, other needs, and prospects with interest, I really don't think Brown would be a wise use of a scholarship at this point, based on those highlights.

you are more or less correct in regards to social networking and recruiting. I don't have it with me now, but I'll post what the NCAA says about this subject when I have access to it (unless someone else posts it first).

I disagree, having also seen Harris and the other Grand Rapids/West Michigan guys play in HS (Obi Ezeh, Rueben Riley, etc.), he was very good, maybe not the greatest, but very good. Now granted, I wasn't even in HS when Harris (and Riley) played HS ball, so that could have an impact on my evaluation. I didn't think Obi was good enough to go to Michigan on a scholarship, but to his credit he worked extremely hard to not only go to Michigan, but to play early.

I don't give the article too much weight. It only listed the thoughts of a couple coaches, with only one having sent guys to Michigan (or anywhere else, according to one of the other posters). I would have been much more interested to here from coaches in Detroit, Flint, Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, etc.

Dawson did indeed eliminate us after the CC. Most recent article I saw about him was after his visit to USC (which was recent), he said he eliminated us and Florida. UCF was going to be getting a visit from him.

Learn how to spell. For someone who talks about class, you sure do like to assume stuff about other people, and judge their values without knowing anything about them. You're also doing a poor job of trying to prove your "point" (if you can even call it that).

You named 2 kids who had questionable character, how is that case after case? None of what you have described is cheating. The one kid who did something wrong while at Michigan was promptly kicked off the team. Sounds like you are overreacting.

Not qualifying academically is not the same as being a bad apple. Every coach and every school targets guys who may be borderline, sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. If I recall, no one (not even his HS coach) was aware of Feagin's past until after it happened. So, Feagin and Dorsey were two questionable character prospects RR got while at Michigan. I am quite sure that every coach has had similar results or worse. Carr went after bad apples as well, so I don't get the whole "Michigan we hold athletes to higher standards" in the way that you are using it. It looks to me like you just want to find fault with RR.

Wallace would be great (to say the least). Odd that he and others couldn't "work it out' earlier. The Scout headline says "Barnett and Crew". Is Wallace the only "crew member" or are there potentially others?

I disagree, especially in regard to Ezeh/Demens and Lucien. Most of us knew that Obi struggled and wasn't playing well but few (if any) were sure that Demens would be better. I disagree about Lucien whole-heartedly. I like Lucien and hoped he would be Blue, but if Hoke/the offensive staff doesn't see Lucien as a WR in this offense, he needs to not offer him, at least at WR. Why would you offer someone you don't think will be successful, it is a waste of a scholarship and everyone's time.

- All personnel who is looking like a red-shirt (Ash, Furman, etc.) will remain that way.

Base: 4-2-5

Why? Provides versatility, somewhat close to what we run/ran so the transition wouldn't be too difficult, considering it is mid-season. Takes advantage of available bodies, talent.

SDE: Ryan Van Bergen, Greg Banks/Craig Roh

DT: Greg Banks, Adam Patterson/Renaldo Sagesse, Ryan Van Bergen

NT: Mike Martin, Renaldo Sagesse/Quinton Washington, Adam Patterson

WDE: Craig Roh, Jibreel Black, JB Fitzgerald, Steve Watson

Why?

The most difficult part of this is depth, which could be why we use a 3-man front so much (as others have noted on this site before. Craig Roh gets put back on the line where he has been more effective. Martin is an obvious choice. Banks/Van Bergen could switch, but I trust RVB more on the outside than I do Banks. Black has played up and down this year, struggling in the run game more so than in the pass game, which is understandable given his youth; this is why he is only listed as a WDE. Sagesse/Washington battles for back-up DT, I would hope Washington wins, so I could use Sagesse more at DT. Patterson would be able to use his athleticism at DT more than at NT, so he is the back-up at DT. Banks and Roh are the only two that I think could do a decent job at SDE, so I would put them in and put in Black at WDE or Patterson/Sagesse in at DT. It isn't that I don't like a 3-man front, when you have the personnel to use it, but Banks is clearly over matched at the DE spot, a 4-man front gives him help, while allowing Roh to move to his more natural position. The obvious downside is lack of depth.

Mike LB: Kenny Demens, Obi Ezeh/Isaiah Bell/JB Fitzgerald

Will LB: Jonas Mouton, Brandon Herron/JB Fitzgerald/Kevin Leach

Why?

Demens, for the most part, has been effective at stopping the run, while struggling vs. the pass. Obi struggles at everything. I haven't seen Bell, but my hope would be that he could win the back-up spot. Mouton has the athleticism necessary for the Will, unfortunately he has been up and down all year (mostly down). He is still most likely the best option, unless Fitzgerald surprises. Demens main focus is stop the run, he will be pulled on obvious pass downs (more on this later).

Free Safety: Wide open competition, I don't care who starts, just someone competent who can cover deep without a) getting beat routinely, b) taking bad angles in coverage and coming up vs. the run, and c) support run. Any plays made would be a bonus. Corners: We have no one else. I will change the coverage though (more later). SS/Rover: Gives Marvin another chance to start get time. Kovacs is solid vs. the run, bad vs. the pass. Cam Gordon closer to the line. Run responsibilities are outside contain, with the goal to turn it inside to the DL, Demens, and Mouton, and clean-up. Pass responsibilities will mainly be short (more later) Wolverine: Another chance for Marvin to see the field. Thomas Gordon and Carvin Johnson have played solid at the hybrid position, despite being freshman and a bit undersized. Run responsibilities are outside contain and clean-up. Pass responsibilities will be detailed later.

Goal line Defense:

Rogers/Christian Banks-Q. Wash-Martin-Sagesse-RVB Talbott/Avery

M. Robinson Demens Mouton T. Gordon/C. Johnson

Nickel Defense:

Rogers/Christian Roh-RVB-Martin-Black Talbott/Avery

Mouton Bell/M. Robinson

M.Robinson/T. Gordon T. Gordon/C. Johnson

M. Robinson/Vinopal/C. Johnson

Strategy vs. the run:

Force everything inside to the DL and Demens/Mouton. The SS/Rover & Wolverine will take a read-step just like linebackers. In the event a runner gets outside, the responsibility falls on the SS/Rover & Wolverine, with backside pursuit from the LB's. FS main goal is to prevent deep, so his responsibility in the run game is minimal, if he has to keep making tackles, that means the front 6 & hybrids did't do their job.

Strategy vs. the pass:

This will be limited due to the experience of the secondary. Will be a mix of man and zone.

Man Defense: Press Coverage and regular man (about 6 yards off).

DL: Rush passer

Corners: Man

FS: Deep Coverage Only

LB: Man or Blitz [Depends on opposing offense and what defense were in (base vs. nickel)]

Hybrids: Man or Blitz [Depends on opposing offense and what defense were in (base vs. nickel)]

The secondary is clearly the biggest weakness, pressure will help them. Mouton and the hybrids have the athleticism needed to create pressure and can disguise it. Don't want too many (if any) secondary blitzed because of the youth. Give the FS one responsibility only, that is his only job, he should be able to do it.

Projected Results:

The defense will still struggle, especially given the depth on the DL and youth in the secondary, but this should be an improvement. The defense should go from terrible to average, maybe slightly below-average.